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Is photobiomodulation (PBM) effective for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity? A systematic review

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The present study aims to evaluate the current scientific data regarding the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity (DH) as an alternative method for pain control. A systematic review was conducted to assess the effectiveness of PBM as treatment for DH. A complete literature search was performed up to October 2016. Searches were conducted using Boolean operators and MeSH terms. References of all selected full-text articles and related reviews were scanned. A total of 280 articles were identified (241 articles were excluded by the title and abstract). Of the 39 articles selected for analysis, 36 were excluded because they presented one or more exclusion criteria. Therefore, three articles were qualified for inclusion in this systematic review. PBM may not lead to adverse effects provided that adequately controlled parameters are followed when treating DH. More consistent studies should be conducted in order to adequately observe the advantageous therapeutic effect of PBM.

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The authors would like to express their gratitude to the Special Laboratory of Lasers in Dentistry (LELO) from the Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of USP and FAPESP (São Paulo Research Foundation).

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  1. Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 2227, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil

    Alana Cristina Machado, Ítallo Emídio Lira Viana & Aloisio Melo Farias-Neto

  2. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 2227, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil

    Mariana Minatel Braga

  3. Special Laboratory of Lasers in Dentistry (LELO), Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 2227, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil

    Carlos de Paula Eduardo, Patricia Moreira de Freitas & Ana Cecilia Corrêa Aranha

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Machado, A.C., Viana, Í.E.L., Farias-Neto, A.M. et al. Is photobiomodulation (PBM) effective for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity? A systematic review. Lasers Med Sci 33, 745–753 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-017-2403-7

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